Hello. First time ever in this particular forum, usualy i'm a lounger. Judging by the title, I suppose this is where I need to post. I have been working on a tutorial series for SDL since about the beginning of summer. I have covered everything from system setup to video, to input, and the messaging system. I am about half done working with sound. What I was wondering is, would there be a high demand for a paper refrence/tutorial in the form of a book? Personally, I'd rather look up a function in a book than fire up a browser, and I can read it causualy anywhere I take it. My tutorials are linked to in my sig. I know that I would have to change how I word some stuff if I were to turn it into a book, but I think that generaly, I have what it takes to write such a book. I would really appreciate to hear your thoughts and input on the subject. Thanks in advance.

Ok, thanks.
Another thought I had was this, what if I published it my self, and just sold them through my site? It could be a hassle setting up the store, but then I would only need to supply the demand, like print up 20 copies at a time. There are some print shops in my town, the hardest thing would be getting a glossy cover. I think that would be a valid option, then I wouldn't have to fight with editors, all though I would get it edited. I wouldn't have to mess with how much I get paid or anything like that.

Oh, and congradulations on becomming staff!

If you do you're gonna have to do better than Focus on SDL, or Programming Linux Games, and also you gotta remember that the SDL site has a ps of the documentation ready to be printed. Only way I can see it taking off, if it was titled how to make a game without paying for anything.. Anyhow that's just my opinion, I could be wrong.

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If you do you're gonna have to do better than Focus on SDL, or Programming Linux Games, and also you gotta remember that the SDL site has a ps of the documentation ready to be printed. Only way I can see it taking off, if it was titled how to make a game without paying for anything.. Anyhow that's just my opinion, I could be wrong.

I think you have a point. But, again, basicly, just a printed version of my tutorials. I'm not looking to be a next Lamothe here. I just think I have a good set of tutorials, and they would be much easier to read on paper.

I do like the pitch about game development with no budget though. Bundle it with Dev-C++, Gimp, Blender, and all of the other goodies you don't need to pay for. Hmmm.... I could do that.